Douluo Continent: From Rusty Spear to Emperor-Slaying Spear

Chapter 164 Surrounding and Killing Xiao Wu

Meanwhile, Ji Wuming and his group had already taken advantage of Tang Hao's battle with the Spirit Hall to leave Spirit City.

Although with Xue Qinghe's protection, Bibi Dong would most likely not attack them, for their own safety, Ji Wuming still needed to take advantage of the chaos and leave Wuhun City as soon as possible.

Fortunately, with the protection of Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi along the way, nothing unexpected happened, and they successfully arrived at a small town 20 miles away from Wuhun City.

"Young Ji, shouldn't we be heading north back to Tiandou City? Why are you telling this old man to ride west?"

Sitting at the front of the carriage, Dugu Bo looked at Ji Wuming beside him, utterly puzzled. He continued,

"Are we going to Hanhai City, or to the Sea God Island you mentioned?"

"No, it's not that. The truth is, I need to complete something, so I won't be returning to Tiandou City with you this time."

"What did you say? You're not going back? Do you know how dangerous it will be after the Soul Master Competition ends? If Tang Hao finds you, you'll have no chance of survival."

After defeating Tang Hao, Dugu Bo recounted their battle to Ji Wuming, hoping he would stay in Tiandou City and by his side to better protect his life.

Unexpectedly, Ji Wuming now wants to break free from his protection?

Ji Wuming looked at the extremely nervous Dugu Bo and explained,

"I understand your concerns, but I have to do this. If I miss this opportunity, it will be very difficult to have it again."

Dugu Bo was completely confused by these words, but he soon understood what they meant.

"No, going alone is no different from suicide. Have you considered Yanyan's feelings? I'll go with you."

"Of course I've considered it, that's why I discussed it with you outside the car."

He turned and smiled at Dugu Yan and the others sitting in the car. Zhu Zhuqing was absorbing the Gale Right Leg Bone he had given her, while Ye Lingling was absorbing the wisdom skull formed from 5 years of spiritual energy.

In his initial plan, Ji Wuming intended to directly absorb the skull of spiritual wisdom, which was one of his ultimate goals in participating in the Soul Master Competition.

However, after much deliberation, he decided to give up absorbing the wisdom skull formed from spiritual energy. It was only after the three women declined that Ye Lingling was allowed to absorb this soul bone.

"You must stay in Heaven Dou City at all times, just in case. This is not only to protect my little sister and the others, but also to serve as a deterrent to the Spirit Hall."

Ji Wuming was also quite helpless about this. Xiao Wu had been separated from the Tang family father and son, and Tang Hao no longer had the energy to protect her. Therefore, this period of time was the best opportunity to hunt down Xiao Wu.

As a half-family member, Ji Wuming naturally wanted Dugu Bo to stay by his side at all times, but this was not an option. Dugu Yan and the others had to return to Tiandou City first, which would cause them to miss each other.

"I will be very careful on my journey. If I encounter anything I cannot do, I will run away immediately. Besides, I am carrying a deadly poison that can threaten even a Title Douluo. How could a mere Tang Hao kill me?"

"The most crucial point is that the round trip takes too long."

"this……"

Dugu Bo was at a loss for words. Based on his current talent, unless one was a Soul Douluo or above, no one could catch Ji Wuming. Moreover, even if they did catch up, the poison he had developed could also play a significant role in interfering with their efforts.

"Alright then, I'll come find you after I've taken Yan Yan and the others back."

Dugu Bo was still somewhat worried about Ji Wuming's safety.

"Then I'll be going now. Take care, sir."

Ji Wuming didn't waste any time and quickly used his soul bone skill to fly towards a dense forest, while Dugu Bo led the rest of the group to ride at full speed towards Tiandou City.

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As night fell, Tang Hao sat by a campfire, roasting food while watching Xiao Wu awaken.

"Child, you miss Xiao San's mother. You are a 10-year-old transformed soul beast, just like her. Right now, your strength is weak and you haven't reached maturity. Staying by Xiao San's side is not only dangerous for you, but also for him."

"You should go back to where you belong. When you've matured and are able to protect yourself, and when the mistress is also able to protect others, then we'll meet again."

Tang Hao had been merciful enough to Xiao Wu. In the past, upon discovering Xiao Wu's true identity, he would have knocked her unconscious without hesitation, waiting until Tang San broke through to Soul Saint before letting him absorb the 10-year soul ring, maximizing the benefits of the soul ring and soul bone.

But now Xiao Wu and Tang San's relationship is no longer that of ordinary teammates, so as their father, he has to give up his previous immature ideas.

"That mistress, he..."

Before Xiao Wu could finish speaking, Tang Hao spoke first,

"The mistress is fine. With my help, he will definitely become stronger in the future, and then the two of you can be together openly."

"Let's hurry and leave under the cover of night."

With a heavy heart, Xiao Wu hurried towards the Star Dou Great Forest.

After Tang Hao left Spirit City, the place he stayed was less than ten miles from the Star Dou Great Forest, which was undoubtedly the safest distance for Xiao Wu to return.

At this moment, Xiao Wu was rushing back to the Star Dou Great Forest, but just then, relying on her soul beast's keen senses, she discovered that two burly men were rapidly approaching her, about a mile or two away.

"No, I have to run!"

Although Xiao Wu didn't know whether the two were friends or foes, these were turbulent times! Perhaps the Spirit Hall was unwilling to accept defeat, and those two were a Soul Hunting Team, specifically sent to hunt him down.

Xiao Wu immediately used her teleportation soul skill to run quickly towards the Star Dou Great Forest, increasing the distance between herself and her pursuers.

However, a signal flare was launched into the sky above the forest, and the next second, a Soul Emperor had already flown behind her, the two less than three hundred meters apart.

"Third Soul Skill, Eagle's Cry."

Sharp sonic waves shot towards Xiao Wu, but she skillfully dodged them with agile movements, then turned and fired the Zhuge Divine Crossbow at the attacker.

Although the Zhuge Crossbow is quite powerful, its effectiveness is greatly reduced when facing a Soul Emperor, to the point that it has virtually no killing effect.

"Fifth Soul Skill: Air Blast."

The Soul Emperor's rapid flight caused the surrounding air to be rapidly pumped up, creating a muffled yet powerful sonic boom.

Xiao Wu was on the edge of the airburst. She was hit by the blast and thrown away, landing under a giant tree.

Seeing an opportunity, the Soul Emperor unleashed his third Soul Skill at Xiao Wu once again.

"Fourth Soul Skill: Invincible Golden Body"

(End of this chapter)